Often following treatment for cancer, patients find that they need support that is different from their needs while in active treatment. To offer assistance, The Saint Barnabas Cancer Program Department of Psychosocial Support Services will present a free six-part Cancer Survivorship Lecture Series titled “Project H.O.P.E. (Helping Our Patients Excel).”

“Many individuals find that additional information and support is helpful as treatment is ending,” said Angela McCabe, LCSW, OSW-C, director of Psychosocial Support Services and Community Outreach at Saint Barnabas. “This program was created to address the wide variety of medical and emotional concerns patients might have following treatment.”

Each of the following programs will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Leon & Toby Cooperman Jewish Community Center (JCC) MetroWest, 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange. Participants should park in the garage. Coffee and tea will be provided.

September 20: Understanding And Managing Treatment Related Menopause

September 27: Navigating Your Care After Cancer Treatment

October 4: The Healing Ways Of Chi Kung

October 11: Managing Cancer Related Fatigue

October 18: Identifying Your Nutritional Needs As Treatment Ends

October 25: Defining Yourself After Cancer Treatment

While all of the programs are free, pre-registration is required. Call The Cancer Program Registration Line at 973-322-2671. For questions about this program please call 973-322-2668.

Project H.O.P.E. is one of numerous community and educational activities sponsored by The Saint Barnabas Cancer Program which feature several specialty services and a full range of state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment programs. These include medical oncology, radiation therapy, cancer genetic counseling and testing, gynecologic oncology, and clinical research, as well as The Valerie Fund Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. The Cancer Program provide outpatient facilities with private chemotherapy treatment rooms, a community resource library and extensive psychosocial support and community educational programs.